Mingxin Academy
Mingxin Academy 明新書院 | |
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Location | |
Coordinates | 23°49′38.9″N 120°47′58.7″E / 23.827472°N 120.799639°E |
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Type | former academy |
Established | 1885 |
The Mingxin Academy (traditional Chinese: 明新書院; simplified Chinese: 明新书院; pinyin: Míngxīn Shūyuàn) is a former tutorial academy in Jiji Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.
History[edit]
The academy was built in 1885 during the Qing Dynasty rule as the first private school within the area. In 1908, it moved to its current location.[1] In 1985, the building was designated as Grade 3 historic site.[2]
Exhibitions[edit]
The library is arranged with old bookshelves, desks and chairs. There are also various kinds of traditional handicrafts displayed outside the academy building.
Transportation[edit]
The building is accessible within walking distance east of Jiji Station of Taiwan Railways.[3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Crook, Steven (7 September 2018). "Highways and Byways: Jiji: town on the edge of the mountains". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Mingxin Academy". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Liao, George (26 April 2017). "Central Taiwan's Jiji railway line adjusts route for easier connection with THSR, starting Thursday". Taiwan News. Retrieved 13 February 2022.